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#4696 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Helendale Elementary
Elementary School · Helendale Elementary · Helendale, CA
An elementary school in Helendale, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
PO Box 249, Helendale, CA 92342
- Math 40% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helendale Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Helendale Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low231/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,586
Median home value
$339,700
Median rent
$1,575/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Helendale Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helendale Elementary is listed in Helendale Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helendale Elementary
Helendale Elementary is a public elementary school in Helendale, CA, part of Helendale Elementary, serving approximately 553 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,696 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helendale Elementary
What grades does Helendale Elementary serve?
Helendale Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Helendale Elementary?
Helendale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helendale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Helendale Elementary is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helendale Elementary rank in CA?
Helendale Elementary ranks #4,696 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Helendale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Helendale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Helendale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helendale Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Helendale Elementary a charter school?
No, Helendale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helendale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Helendale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helendale Elementary?
59.5% of students at Helendale Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (760) 952-1204
- Area population (ZIP 92342)
- 6,677
- Area average commute
- 39.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92342; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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